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LTC Properties Inc (LTC) Stock

LTC Properties Inc Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

LTC Properties Inc (LTC), a prominent company in the real estate sector within the reit - healthcare facilities industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $38.92. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $29.90 and $39.95. This places the current price at 97.4% of its 52-week high and 30.2% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 221,909. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 33.58, suggesting neutral conditions. The stock is currently trading above its 50-day moving average of $35.70 by 9.02%. Similarly, it is above its 200-day moving average of $34.37 by 13.24%. The MACD histogram is -0.25, indicating bearish momentum (MACD Line: -0.29, Signal Line: -0.05).

52-Week Range

$39.95 - $29.90

-2.58% from high · +30.17% from low

Avg Daily Volume

425,441

20-day average

100-day avg: 359,573

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

54.06

Above market average

Forward P/E

12.45

Earnings expected to grow

PEG Ratio

5.41

Potentially overvalued

Price to Book

1.96

EV/EBITDA

25.71

EPS (TTM)

$0.72

Price to Sales

8.16

Beta

0.61

Less volatile than market

Q:How is LTC valued relative to its earnings and growth?
LTC Properties Inc trades at a P/E ratio of 54.06, which is above the market average of approximately 20. This premium valuation suggests investors expect above-average growth or the company has competitive advantages justifying the higher multiple. Looking ahead, the forward P/E of 12.45 is lower than the current P/E, indicating analysts expect earnings to grow over the next year. The PEG ratio of 5.41 indicates a premium valuation even accounting for growth.
Q:What is LTC's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 0.61, LTC Properties Inc is less volatile than the overall market. This means when the market moves up or down by 10%, this stock typically moves less than 10% in the same direction. Lower beta stocks are often preferred by conservative investors seeking stability. The price-to-book ratio of 1.96 shows investors value the company above its book value, which often reflects intangible assets or growth prospects.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

14.90%

Operating Margin

45.80%

EBITDA

$149.63M

Return on Equity

3.82%

Return on Assets

3.62%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

33.10%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-27.30%

Q:How profitable and efficient is LTC's business model?
LTC Properties Inc achieves a profit margin of 14.90%, meaning it retains $14.90 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This represents a solid margin typical of well-run businesses, showing the company can effectively balance revenue generation with cost control. The operating margin of 45.80% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at 3.82% and ROA at 3.62%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
Q:What are LTC's recent growth trends?
LTC Properties Inc's revenue grew by 33.10% year-over-year, representing robust expansion that significantly outpaces typical market growth rates. This strong top-line performance suggests the company is successfully capturing market share or benefiting from favorable industry trends. Earnings decreased by 27.30% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$2.28

Dividend Yield

5.89%

Ex-Dividend Date

Mar 23, 2026

Dividend Date

Mar 31, 2026

Q:What dividend income can investors expect from LTC?
LTC Properties Inc offers a dividend yield of 5.89%, paying $2.28 per share annually. This high yield exceeds 4%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 average of 1.5-2% and most investment-grade bonds. For income-focused investors, this represents an attractive cash flow opportunity, though high yields sometimes signal market concerns about sustainability. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of Mar 23, 2026.
Q:How reliable is LTC's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - LTC Properties Inc pays $2.28 per share in dividends against earnings of $0.72 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 100.00%. This very high payout exceeding 90% raises sustainability concerns, as nearly all earnings go to dividends. Any earnings decline could force a dividend cut. The next dividend payment is scheduled for Mar 31, 2026.

Company Size & Market

Market Cap

$1.9B

Revenue (TTM)

$226.99M

Revenue/Share (TTM)

$4.98

Shares Outstanding

47.61M

Book Value/Share

$20.24

Asset Type

Common Stock

Q:What is LTC's market capitalization and position?
LTC Properties Inc has a market capitalization of $1.9B, classifying it as a small-cap stock (under $2B). Small-caps offer significant growth potential but come with higher volatility and risk. They can be more sensitive to economic conditions but may provide outsized returns if successful. With 47.61M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the REIT - HEALTHCARE FACILITIES industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
Q:How does LTC's price compare to its book value?
LTC Properties Inc's book value per share is $20.24, while the current stock price is $38.92, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.92. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$38.14

2.00% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

1

Buy

0

Hold

7

Sell

0

Strong Sell

0

Q:How reliable are analyst predictions for LTC?
8 analysts cover LTC with 13% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The bearish sentiment could create opportunity if analysts are wrong. The consensus target of $38.14 implies -2.0% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
Q:What is the Wall Street consensus on LTC?
Current analyst recommendations:1 Strong Buy, 07 Hold, 00The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Feb 22, 2026, 02:21 AM

Technical Indicators

RSI (14-day)

33.58

Neutral

50-Day Moving Average

$35.70

9.02% above MA-50

200-Day Moving Average

$34.37

13.24% above MA-200

MACD Line

-0.29

MACD Signal

-0.05

MACD Histogram

-0.25

Bearish

Q:What does LTC's RSI value tell investors?
The RSI (Relative Strength Index) for LTC is currently 33.58, indicating the stock is showing bearish momentum (30-40 range). Selling pressure is evident but not extreme. This often occurs during pullbacks in uptrends or early stages of downtrends. Combined with the price being above the 50-day moving average, this shows mixed signals requiring careful analysis.
Q:How should traders interpret LTC's MACD and moving average crossovers?
MACD analysis shows the MACD line at -0.29 below the signal line at -0.05, with histogram at -0.25. This bearish crossover indicates downward pressure. The 50-day MA ($35.70) is above the 200-day MA ($34.37), forming a golden cross pattern that typically signals a long-term uptrend. Price is currently above both MAs, confirming strength.

Indicators last updated: Oct 12, 2025, 12:34 AM

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